Serving 137 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Van Schaick Island School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Van Schaick Island School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Van Schaick Island School's student population of 137 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 26, 2026
School Rankings
Van Schaick Island School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Schaick Island School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2238 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
12%
16%
White
58%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Schaick Island School's ranking?
Van Schaick Island School is ranked #2238 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Van Schaick Island School?
137 students attend Van Schaick Island School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Van Schaick Island School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Schaick Island School?
Van Schaick Island School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Van Schaick Island School offer ?
Van Schaick Island School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Van Schaick Island School part of?
Van Schaick Island School is part of Cohoes City School District.
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